as in composed
free from emotional or mental agitation
remarkably poised and possessed in the midst of all the turmoil
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as in owned
to keep, control, or experience as one's own
she possesses a keen insight into people
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Recent Examples of possessed
Christian Holub, EW.com, 22 Mar. 2024
The latest franchise sequel also features a cameo from Linda Blair, who played the possessed Regan, the daughter of Burstyn's Chris MacNeil in William Friedkin's original film.
—Clark Collis, EW.com, 6 Oct. 2023
Amber Roessner / Made By History, TIME, 1 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
The period horror film, which hits theaters this weekend, stars David Dastmalchian as the host of a Johnny Carson-era late-night talk show who invites a possessed guest to boost ratings on Halloween night.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 22 Mar. 2024
The latest franchise sequel also features a cameo from Linda Blair, who played the possessed Regan, the daughter of Burstyn's Chris MacNeil in William Friedkin's original film.
—Clark Collis, EW.com, 6 Oct. 2023
Verb
Though long overshadowed now by the fame of his successor Ronald Reagan, in the fall of 1976 Carter possessed something of a political mystique that perhaps could only be properly documented by the likes of New Journalist Noman Mailer or pop artist Andy Warhol.
—Amber Roessner / Made By History, TIME, 1 Oct. 2024
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This leader knows when to lean in, signaling approachability, and when to maintain a composed silence, showcasing quiet confidence.Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Stay composed and resilient with empathy, which should help ease tension in the room.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
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The group owned by Steve Ballmer also spent roughly $220,000 this year to sway lawmakers on the legislation, among other proposals, according to lobbying reports.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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Durst, an eccentric New York real estate heir, was arrested right before HBO (which is owned by CNN’s parent company) aired the show’s finale in March 2015.Lisa Respers France, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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These machine learning algorithms can quickly identify patterns and insights in collected data that would normally take much longer for a human eye to catch.Mahshid Ahmadi, The Conversation, 17 Sep. 2024
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Also, finding one-of-a-kind art at the thrift is a great way to give a personal, collected look to your space.Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024
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This growth has had a substantial impact on music catalog values, with streaming accounting for 62% of the average multiple of net publisher's share paid for a publishing catalog.Kori Hale, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Ideally someone who had some experience with these IP's growing up.Zoya Hasan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Great need can also reduce an ordinarily calm and reflective hunter to a gibbering imbecile.Jack O’Connor, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
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On the other end, a scammer impersonates a bank representative with a calm and authoritative tone.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Rush had the strongest support among those polled, with 88% of the 397 respondents voting saying she should be retained.Hayleigh Colombo, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Oct. 2024
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If one or more of the judges is not retained, Indiana would use the judicial nomination commission to select a new lawyer, and the Indiana governor would make the appointment from a list of nominees by the commission.Hayleigh Colombo, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Oct. 2024
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Housing up to 14 people, a group of friends or family reunion can enjoy a comfortable space in a serene setting.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024
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The figure’s serene posture against the backdrop of the ocean resonated deeply with them, leading to quiet contemplation.Laura Parker, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2023, Lundqvist enjoyed an elite 15-year NHL career with the New York Rangers.Carol Schram, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Keith Urban has enjoyed decades as one of the most successful musicians in the country industry, especially in America.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Possessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possessed. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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